To clean up some of the sticky clutter in this forum, I've combined topics to form an index here. Discussion can continue in the threads below.
Modding tools- files, graphics,documents & system utilities
Major Released Mods:
Reflections on Water / Pacific Environment
Trigger Maru 1.7.6
Real Fleet Boat /
RFB for ROW and Stock (1.4 Patch)
Run Silent, Run Deep: The Campaign
Natural Sinking Mechanics
Ongoing Features
Kill Flags Mod
In Development
Surface Draft and Dive Time Mod
SH4 Launch Program
Trigger Maru Overhaul
Modding Tools
List by swdw
S3D - Silent 3ditor
Modding Tutorials -
Link to Modding Tutorials Thread
Creating Tweaker Files
How to change your Command row buttons
Tutorial: Deconstructing the menu_1024_768.ini file items
Operation Petticoat Skinning Tutorial
Converting SH4 .dds texture files for modding
Mini-Tweaker instructions
Creating a skin
How to import/export OBJ models in 3DSMax
How to clone objects
Modding Tools
SH4 Modding Tools and Utilities Package
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File Hosting -
Link to original File Hosting Thread
Please donīt use Rapidshare to host your files, many people canīt download from there due to the way Rapidshare works, also they delete files that havenīt been downloaded for 30 days.
Filefront allows files up to 1GB and they donīt automatically delete old files.
MediaFire allows files up 100MB, supports download managers and currently holds files for an unlimited time.
File Hosting for the SH Community by SWCowboy.
If you wanna make sure that your files are always available for download, upload them to at least two different file sharing services.
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Thread Tags -
Link to original thread tags post
Please use the following tags when you start a new thread:
[WIP] for work-in-progress mods
[REL] for released mods
[REQ] for mod requests
[TEC] for technical discussions
A few examples:
[TEC] How can I edit .sim files?
[REQ] More deck gun ammo
[WIP] Skin repaint for Gato class
One advantage is that you can search for those tags using the forum search, this make it possible to, for example, get a list of all released or WIP mods.
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Link to SUBSIM'S RECOMMENDED MODDING ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES
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Research Links and Discussions -
discussion thread
Research Thread: Japanese Wartime Transportation Convoy History
Research Thread: IJN vs. Allied ASW
Atlantic Sharks SH4 Modding Crew
1.4 Patch Compatible Mods List....for those not on v1.5 yet.
A memorial plaque for Dave (LEOVAMPIRE) & donation link